One trooper was leaving the barracks in Blooming Grove, Pike County, and another was arriving when shots were fired at 10:50 p.m. Friday, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said. He confirmed that one trooper was killed and the other was injured and taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Scranton, where he was in stable condition after undergoing surgery.
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How awful!
I know this area very well, and the barracks are indeed located in a rural, densely wooded area. The road on which it sits is one of my favorite little drives; it’s so peaceful.
RIP to the trooper. Hope they catch the shooter soon. I have family up there.
Regards,